Container shipping Hamburg to New Orleans

You are planning to ship a container from Hamburg to New Orleans (USMSY)? Sea freight is very useful: you can ship many goods for an attractive price, it is economical and it’s more than 50% cheaper than air. Ship a container overseas with roll on/roll off or machinery can be facilitated by shippinglines like Zim Integrated Shipping Services. When you want to forward a container, you can choose from many different sizes and types of shipping containers. An important point of attention is (FCL) Full Container Load and partial shipments (LCL). Via our transport agents you will find actual information about international transport New Orleans (US MSY). We get you up-to-date information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. Further on you can read a step-by-step export plan. Send you shipping details and we will prepare a quote with market prices.

Ocean shipping is a smart, staunch and cheap way to ship high volume products.
When we compare this to air freight, it is cheaper and there are less restrictions.
Sea freight is excellent for international movings and the transit of container cargo or furniture.
The Port of New Orleans offers excellent transit options in United States.
Containers that are often transported are: twenty footers, forty footers and Dry Van, Insulated, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Refrigerated, Ventilated containers.

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Shipping to New Orleans (USMSY) from Hamburg (DEHAM)

Ocean freight shipping is the most common way to transport cargo globally. Your articles are transferred in shipping containers. The freight forwarder company ensures that a container is ready. The cargo will be trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of departure New Orleans (US MSY), and will be shipped over the sea to the recipient at the POD (port of destination). You can choose for: port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door. In the attached table you will find important information about the port of arrival.

Port of departure	Port of Hamburg (DEHAM)
Country of departure	Germany
Port of destination	Port of New Orleans
Country of destination	United States
Port Code	USMSY
Transit Time	+/- 29 days
Shipping prices	$$$$
Office address	1350 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States
Mail	united-states@containershippingservice.com
Website	www.portno.com/
Telephone number	(504)522-2551

Freight Forwarder Hamburg – port of New Orleans

Freight Details
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival port. Specify your preference: (FCL) Full Container Load or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the size of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Loading and labeling the freight
As a starting point, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid damage, it is a good idea to use pallets. Tip: make sure you have recognizable labels on the freight.
Customs Documentation for Exporters
If you want to send goods to New Orleans (USMSY), you will need several export documents (for the purpose of national customs): packing declaration, packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice, export/import customs declaration. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice signed by the carrier confirming goods were received in an acceptable condition and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
Choosing the Incoterms
Incoterms are suitable terms in the transport-market to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm states who is the risk-bearing party for transit, insurance and customs clearance. Widely used incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
Cargo Track & Trace
Use the Ocean Shipment Tracking to check where your shipment is right now. They will send you a mail when the shipping is departed from the port of origin (POO), has arrived at the destination (POD) and when the cargo was transported to the ultimate recipient.

Sea freight from New Orleans (USMSY) to Hamburg (DEHAM): choosing a suitable container

You received an order and want to ship a container from port of New Orleans – (US MSY) to port of Hamburg – (DE HAM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. There are smaller and bigger boxes (20ft & 40ft) and different ways to fill a container (LCL shipping or FCL shipment). Many international shipping lines operate this route. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the following summary we put everything together and offer information about the most popular container types. Our specialists also provide details about Cargo types.

Advantages of a 20 ft container

20-foot containers (also known as dry van) is the most preferred container size. They are easy to transport, which results in lower shipping costs. Suitable for different kinds of storage including personal items or international removals. What you might not know: TEU is equal to 1 20 Foot container.

This box is widely used for the transportation of cargo via ocean shipments.
A 20-foot container has the following dimensions: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
The maximum load is about +/- 27.200 kilogram.

Advantages of a forty foot container

The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. They can carry between 23 and 24 Europallets in one tier. This makes it a popular choice for shipping large sea freight. In conclusion, there exist a bigger and higher ‘high cube’ version. They are 1 foot higher than a regular container. This way cargo can be stacked high.

Very popular with large and bulky goods.
The dimensions are the same internationally: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high.
It can hold 23-24 Euro pallets or 20-21 standard pallets in one row.
The maximum load is +/- 28.300 kilogram.

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Details about Full Container (FCL)

f you have enough goods to fill one full container load, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Within the logistics sector this is called FCL (Full Container Load). There is no need to share it with other shippers. It is a popular transport method: It allows for a faster transit time, less potential for damage and and it costs less at the bottom of the line. There are also disadvantages: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Have your cargo depart from another port? See also Antwerp to New Orleans (USMSY) or Rotterdam to New Orleans (USMSY).

The concept of FCL is that you have the entire container space to yourself.
Load directly from factory or storage.
For shipments that are larger than 10 CBM.
Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk.

Less than container (LCL)

If your cargo does not fill a whole ocean freight container, then your cargo will be combined with other cargo. Transport organizations describe that as Less Than Container Load (LCL). What we mean by LCL is that you just pay for the amount of space used in a single container. There are many benefits like: it’s perfect for shipping small loads, less inventory costs & management and it is more flexible during peak-times. Watch out: if you have a cargo load that is more than half a container unit, then you better go for FCL. The cost of the shipment is determined by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM).

With LCL transport, you transport your cargo via a partial container.
An excellent choice for cargo volumes between 2,5 m3 – 15,5 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. ZIM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, Wan Hai.

Alternative container types

There is a wide range of boxes for freight forwarding. There is a suitable solution for every type of cargo. The most common type is the Dry van. Besides this, there are also applications for oils or chemicals, wheat, barley and cocoa or very exclusive stuff. You can read more about it below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Gavle (SEGVX), port of Fos sur Mer (FRFOS), Cork (IEORK) harbor and terminal Oita (JPOIT).

Bulk Containers: often used for dry bulk cargo like grain and coal.
Flat Rack Containers: it is flat and cargo can be loaded either from the sides or from the top.
Hard-Top Containers: the roof can be removed if necessary.
High-Cube Containers: it is 1 foot taller than the standard height of shipping containers.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: are able to accommodate much larger objects.
Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are perfect for storing temperature-sensitive good.
Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
Ventilated Containers: the best option for for organic products.

Kind of cargo: which items do you want to transport by sea?

Importing goods by ocean from Hamburg (DEHAM) to New Orleans (USMSY) has lots of advantages: attractive tariffs, it is effective for large quantities of goods and eco-friendly. Popular types of ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, roll on/roll off, containerized. Below we explain some goods/cargo.

Car shipping: transport your vehicle to the other side of the world.
House Moving: your belongings will be safe and secured with international relocation.
Removals (Household Goods): your household effects are shipped in a fast and secure manner.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, chemicals, diesel, kerosene, biofuels, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: iron ore, grain, coal and plates, rods, coils, sugar.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): vessel type used for the transportation of cars and other automobiles.
Breakbulk: are frequently packaged in smaller boxes: bags, boxes, cartons, crates, drums, or barrels/vats.
Retail & other: cargo like art and antiques, clothes, medical/pharmacy, sports equipment, electronic goods and furniture, fashion, machines, food, shoes.

FAQ: current topics around international transport

How long does it take a cargo ship from Hamburg to New Orleans?

Shipping a container from Hamburg (DE) to New Orleans takes on average 29 days. The distance to be covered is about 6900 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 12779 km. When you have booked a sea freight you will have to deal with ETD and ETA. ETD stands for Estimated time of departure of the ship or truck. ETA It is the date and time that the vessel has been scheduled to arrive into port. Shipping time is subject to displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and port inspection.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to New Orleans (USMSY)?

Shipping rates from Hamburg (Germany) to New Orleans (United States) are relatively expensive. The total cost is determined by important aspects like the size of the container, period of the year and supply and demand. Fill in the application form for a completely free, no-obligation quote today.

What documents do you need for customs?

When you are exporting goods to New Orleans, then customs clearance is an important step. The following documents are important: Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Letter of Credit, Import/export Licenses, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of United States or surf to the official website where you can read a lot of info (www.portno.com/).

What Incoterm should i use?

The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Popular terms for waterway transportation are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller covers all the costs up to and including the ocean freight to the named port of destination. Free on Board (FOB) includes: the seller is responsible for all expenses delivering and loading the product onto the ship. There are additionally more Incoterms 2000 like Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Ex Works (EXW), Free Alongside Ship (FAS) and Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU), Delivered At Place (DAP).